Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for November 2025 dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point, to 3.6%, compared with the…

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License records to comply with current federal and state requirements.  Approximately 8,800 of Tennessee’s 150,000 CDL holders will receive a notice by mail requesting citizenship or lawful presence documentation that were not required when their licenses were originally issued.  Federal rules require all CDL records to include proof of citizenship or lawful presence. Many long-standing CDL holders…

Hearing booms on New Year’s Eve is not unusual.  However, many persons in Cannon County reported experiencing a boom on Saturday night. According to Cannon County Sheriff Darrell Young, dispatch took several calls from residents saying a rumbling boom shook foundations and rattled windows.  No injuries or damage was reported. Residents in Coffee and DeKalb…

Six days have now passed that the Cannon County Election Commission office has  accepted petitions for this year’s elections.  As of Friday, three incumbents will be facing opposition. Note: Candidates who have Qualified for the Ballot will be Marked with a (Q) – otherwise, they have only collected their Petitions. Note: Candidates running as Republicans…

Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025, with 147 fewer roadway deaths than the previous year, according to year end data released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The Tennessee Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows 1,045 traffic fatalities statewide in 2025, down from 1,194 in 2024, a reduction of…

Influenza (flu) activity is currently increasing, and it’s important to consider getting a flu shot to protect yourself and those around you. Tennessee typically sees the highest number of seasonal flu cases in January and February each year. ‘’If you haven’t received your annual flu shot, consider doing so now as flu activity is rapidly increasing,’’ said Tennessee…

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 11:59…